The Sleeping Forecast

A soothing blend of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists interspersed with excerpts of the iconic Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

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Gently drift off with this calming mix
Set yourself up for a calming night’s sleep with this relaxing classical and ambient mix.
14 Sep 2026,60 mins
Dozing on a bed of waves
Set sail on a restful journey with this classical and ambient mix.
17 Aug 2026,60 mins
Drifting off on gentle waves
Find sleepy comfort with this classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists.
03 Aug 2026,60 mins
Sleep Goals: John Murray sets you up for a good night’s rest
Radio 5 Live’s John Murray presents a soothing soundtrack to help you sleep.
20 Jul 2026,60 mins
Sail off to a restful sleep
Drift off with help from BBC Introducing artists and Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.
06 Jul 2026,60 mins
Sleep Goals: Get settled for sleep with help from Elis James
Elis James presents a soundtrack to settle your mind and help you drift off to sleep.
22 Jun 2026,60 mins
Sleep Goals: Kelly Cates helps you drift off to sleep
Kelly Cates presents a soothing mix to settle your mind and help you drift off to sleep.
08 Jun 2026,60 mins
Floating off to a serene sleep
Find your soundtrack to a peaceful sleep with this calming classical and ambient mix.
25 May 2026,60 mins
A serene soundtrack to help you drift off
Cast off the pressures of the day and drift off with this serene soundtrack.
11 May 2026,60 mins
Forty winks on the high seas
Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical and ambient mix.
27 Apr 2026,60 mins
A sea full of Z’s
Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical mix.
13 Apr 2026,60 mins
A soundtrack to a good night’s rest
Settle down and drift away to a good night’s rest with this sleepy soundtrack.
30 Mar 2026,60 mins
Safe passage to a soft slumber
Settle down and drift off with help from this classical and ambient mix.
16 Mar 2026,60 mins
Float away into a deep slumber
Let this calming classical mix help you settle down for the night.
02 Mar 2026,60 mins
Set course for sleep with this relaxing soundtrack
Settle down and drift away to this classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists.
16 Feb 2026,60 mins
Restful waves on the sea of tranquility
Set sail to tranquil rest with this classical and ambient mix.
02 Feb 2026,60 mins
Safe passage to a restful night
Enjoy a restful sleep with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and calming classical music.
19 Jan 2026,60 mins
Six and a half hours of soothing sounds to ease your mind
A calming journey pairing The Shipping Forecast with gentle music and field recordings.
11 Jan 2026,390 mins
Sleepier shores await
Drift away to calming rest with this relaxing mix.
05 Jan 2026,60 mins
Coast off to a soothing slumber
Find calming rest with this soothing classical and ambient mix.
26 Dec 2025,60 mins
Find sleepy solace with this calming soundtrack
Drift off from the pressures of the day and settle yourself for rest with a calming mix.
08 Dec 2025,60 mins
Hunker down and drift away
Settle your mind and and drift off with this classical and ambient mix.
24 Nov 2025,60 mins
Set sail to tranquillity
Cast off the pressures of the day and settle down with a relaxing classical mix.
10 Nov 2025,60 mins
Drift away to a restful night's sleep with help from Bob Harris
Settle down for the night alongside the Shipping Forecast as read by Radio 2's Bob Harris.
27 Oct 2025,60 mins
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack
Settle down with this relaxing classical mix of BBC Introducing artists.
13 Oct 2025,60 mins
Embark on a restful journey to sleep
Relax from the pressures of the day and drift off to soothing classical music.
29 Sep 2025,60 mins
Settle down with a serene soundtrack
Find comfort and calm with music from BBC Introducing artists.
15 Sep 2025,60 mins
A soundtrack for falling deeply asleep
Find solace and a restful slumber with calming classical music.
01 Sep 2025,60 mins
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas
Drift off to a peaceful sleep with a calming classical soundtrack.
18 Aug 2025,60 mins
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey
Take a soothing tour around the British coastline as you fall asleep.
04 Aug 2025,60 mins